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Lebanon Police Department

Posted on: December 12, 2018

Lebanon Police to Hold “Coffee with a Cop” Event at Dunkin Donuts

On Thursday, December 20, 2018, officers from the Lebanon Police Department and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee.

All community members are invited to attend. The event begins at 8:00am on Thursday, December 20, at Dunkin Donuts, 12 Main St, West Lebanon. Please contact Captain Tim Cohen with questions: 603-448-8800 or tim.cohen@lebanonnh.gov.

Coffee with a Cop provides a unique opportunity for community members to ask questions and learn more about the department’s work in Lebanon’s neighborhoods.

The majority of contacts law enforcement has with the public happen during emergencies, or emotional situations. Those situations are not always the most effective times for relationship building with the community and some community members may feel that officers are unapproachable on the street. Coffee with a Cop breaks down barriers and allows for a relaxed, one-on-one interaction.

Coffee with a Cop is a national initiative supported by The United States Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services. Similar events are being held across the county, as local police departments strive to make lasting connections with the communities they serve.

The program aims to advance the practice of community policing through improving relationships between police officers and community members one cup of coffee at a time.